Research Assistant / Associate in Structural Health Monitoring and Digital Twinning of Advanced Composite Structures
Job summary
The post is funded by UKRI project, AVATAR. You will have the opportunity of working within one of the world leading research groups on structural integrity and health monitoring. The research will be part of a H2020 European project for digital twining for transformative air vehicle with IoT sensors.
Job listing information
- Reference ENG02481
- Date posted 23 January 2023
- Closing date 22 February 2023
Job description
Job summary
The post is funded by UKRI project, AVATAR. You will have the opportunity of working within one of the world leading research groups on structural integrity and health monitoring. The research will be part of a H2020 European project for digital twining for transformative air vehicle with IoT sensors.
Duties and responsibilities
You will be developing a digital twin based on the in-service and continuous data gathered by multiple sensors (strain, temperature, pressure), combined with physical based models and advanced data-driven methods to predict the current and future states of the air vehicle in real-time. You will work in an active group working on structural integrity and health monitoring and will work with other collaborators within the project and engage in meetings and presentations within the project and beyond.
Essential requirements
Those appointed at Research Associate level
Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Engineering (Aeronautics, Mechanical, Electrical) or a closely related discipline.
Those appointed at Research Assistant level
A first / masters degree (or equivalent) in in Aeronautics, Mechanical or Electrical engineering or a closely related discipline
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £36,045 - £39,183 per annum.
Further information
*This position is full time and fixed-term until 31 December 2024.
Informal enquiries regarding the position can be made to Professor Zahra Sharif Khodaei: z.sharif-khodaei@imperial.ac.uk or Professor Ferri Aliabadi m.h.aliabadi@imperial.ac.uk
For queries regarding the recruitment process please contact Lisa Kelly: l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk
The College is currently trialling a Work Location Framework until early 2023. Hybrid working may be considered for this role and the role holder may be expected to work 60% or more of their time onsite, with 40% the minimum time spent onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.
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Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
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